Ensure that sufficient resources are available on the host to run StoreOnce VSA. Consider downloading and installing StoreOnce Enterprise Manager as this provides an easy way to deploy and manage StoreOnce VSA.

Step 3

Deploy the trial software using StoreOnce Enterprise Manager or if not available using the vSphere Client.

Step 4

Configure backup targets on the StoreOnce VSA using the Graphical interface. Use the backup application of your choice to protect your data and applications by backing up data to the created backup targets. See compatibility matrices at www.hp.com/go/ebs

Related information

Remote Office Data Protection with HP StoreOnce Catalyst

See how HP StoreOnce customers across the globe have overcome the gaps, inefficiencies and costs associated with fragmented, first-generation deduplication technologies.

StoreOnce is:

Accelerated

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Flexible

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Himatsingka Seide

“We chose HP because of its de-duplication technology, which is better than competitors’. Other important factors were its good restoration time, its replication capabilities, and its competitive price.”
—Ravi Prakash, assistant general manager IT, Himatsingka Seide
Himatsingka Seide case study (PDF, 1.2MB)

“We have had a 15% cost reduction in TCO, due to reduction in power costs, space savings and management time and maintenance. I estimate the solution will pay for itself over a three year period, which means in effect we really haven’t had any outlay for the equipment.”
—Matt Nunns, Managing Director, GoCloud
GoCloud case study (PDF, 477 KB)

Ultra Flex

“The competition doesn’t have a flexible way of scaling capacity without adding additional systems, but the HP StoreOnce Backup System is very scalable. I can add another shelf of disk space very easily.”
—Radek Danielewicz, IT Manager, Ultra Flex Packaging Corp.
Ultra Flex case study (PDF, 297KB)

Fujian Unicom

“The HP StoreOnce B6200 system was in line with our expectations. We will now have more flexibility when running backups in rather complex environments. At the same time, the product has a strong advantage in terms of performance.”
—Zheng Gang, information technology division manager, Fujian Unicom
Fujian Unicom case study (PDF, 1.24 MB)